Tips for Staying Safe during a Night Out in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on August 12, 2018
Due to the popularity of tourist destinations like Broadway and its famous assortments of bars and restaurants, Nashville has become one of the most popular cities in the South for nightlife. And while the city has no shortage of things to do on weekends and evenings, it’s important to remember that safety should always be… read more
10 Essential Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on May 4, 2018
In 2017, Nashville was ranked as the 37th most dangerous city for walkability out of 104 cities studied throughout the U.S. That represented a significant improvement over its ranking of 15th in 2014. The Tennessean reports that 209 pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles in Nashville between 2004 and 2014. The city has added… read more
What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Safety
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on October 19, 2017
Like many cities throughout the U.S., city leaders in Nashville are focused on making Music City’s streets as safe as possible for pedestrians—including both residents and the large number of tourists who visit the area every week. To accomplish that, many neighborhoods have seen road construction and road improvements in recent years, including wider shoulders,… read more
Parents Upset Over Lack of School Crossing Guards in East Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on August 25, 2017
Parents of children who attend East Nashville Magnet High School are frustrated with the lack of a crossing guard outside of the school, and they say that too many drivers passing through the area are speeding and not paying attention. Per a report by WKRN.com, parents say that Gallatin Avenue in front of the school… read more
Man Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges after Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 3, 2017
A 39-year-old man is being charged with vehicular homicide after he struck a pedestrian with his SUV in Nashville late Wednesday. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before midnight in the 1500 block of 22nd Avenue North. An accident report by the Metro Nashville Police revealed that the driver first sideswiped a… read more
Hit-and-Run Driver Surrenders to Police after Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 31, 2017
A 45-year-old man turned himself in to officers at the South Metro Nashville Police Department Precinct in Davidson County Sunday after he was involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Elm Hill Pike near Royal Parkway. Law enforcement officers told reporters that two… read more
Pedestrian Accident Reported in Old Hickory
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
The driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Old Hickory early Friday was arrested by Metro Nashville Police near the scene. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened near the Old Hickory Boulevard bridge that spans the Cumberland River at around 12 a.m. The Metro Nashville Police report that witnesses say the… read more
Semi-Trucks Banned from 51st Avenue in West Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on June 15, 2017
Nashville’s Metro Traffic and Parking Commission voted unanimously to ban semi-trucks that weigh more than four tons from using 51st Avenue in the western part of the city. Per a report by WKRN.com, the ban is due to major changes occurring on 51st Avenue that will transform it into a road that includes bike lanes,… read more
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on Briley Parkway in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 8, 2017
A 27-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while he was walking near Briley Parkway in Davidson County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening near Elm Hill Pike and the Nashville airport. A spokesperson with Metro Nashville Police told reporters that the victim… read more
First Responders Struck by Vehicle While Assisting after Crash in Hendersonville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on April 18, 2017
A vehicle struck three first responders in Hendersonville late Saturday evening, causing all three to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the responders were working at a crash scene at the intersection of New Shackle Island Road and Drakes Creek Road just before 8:30 p.m. The previous crash involved two people who were injured… read more
